IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM® is a tool designed to automate and simplify the backup and recovery processes for data on IBM z/VM systems, including Linux guests. It provides reliable data protection with features such as incremental backups and automated recovery to help ensure system resilience and minimize downtime.
IBM Backup and Restore Manager for z/VM provides a streamlined solution for backing up and restoring files, minidisks, SFS file spaces and entire system data on z/VM systems, including non-z/VM guest systems like Linux®. It optimizes backup and recovery operations for different data types, supports flexible file selection with wildcard characters and offers backup options to disk, physical tape or virtual tape.
Available as a stand-alone tool or within the IBM Infrastructure Suite for z/VM and Linux, it helps ensure efficient data protection with simplified access to essential backup functions.
Helps ensure comprehensive backup and recovery options for z/VM systems and Linux guest environments, reducing the risk of data loss. It also supports data encryption and compression, helping ensure sensitive data is securely backed up and stored efficiently.
Automates and optimizes backup processes for different data types, minimizing system downtime and improving recovery speed. Integrated with IBM Tape Manager and IBM Storage Protect, it helps ensure reliable backups across various storage media, including physical and virtual tape.
Provides adaptable backup options to disk, physical tape and virtual tape, supporting diverse storage environments and scaling to meet organizational needs. It also supports file-level and image-level backups, allowing for restoration to mixed media and helping ensure compatibility across z/VM and Linux systems.
Supports backup for files, minidisks, SFS file spaces and entire system images, including non-z/VM guest systems. This helps ensure all critical data is protected across both z/VM and non-z/VM environments.
Tailors backup operations for each data type to improve efficiency and performance. This reduces resource consumption and enhances the overall speed of backup and restore processes.
Allows detailed file selection with wildcard character support, enabling precise backup customization. It provides flexibility to target specific files or directories based on naming patterns for more granular control.
Supports backups to various storage media, including disk, physical tape and virtual tape. This enables organizations to choose the most cost-effective or performance-optimized storage solution based on their needs.
Provides a seamless experience within IBM’s ecosystem, as it is available as part of the IBM Infrastructure Suite for z/VM and Linux. It allows for easier management and integration with other IBM solutions, simplifying overall infrastructure administration. Also, it integrates with IBM Tape Manager and IBM Storage Protect, enhancing backup capabilities for both z/VM and Linux environments.